De Borgmolen, Grou
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De Borgmolen is a smock mill in Grou, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 2008. Although not in full working order, it can turn in the wind. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 22916.[1]
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Mill name | De Borgmolen |
Mill location | Burd 7A, 9001 ZV Grou |
Coordinates | 53°06′21″N 5°52′27″E |
Operator(s) | Gemeente Boarnsterhim |
Year built | 1895 |
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Purpose | Drainage mill |
Type | Smock mill |
Storeys | Two-storey smock |
Base storeys | Single-storey base |
Smock sides | Eight sides |
No. of sails | Four sails |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Windshaft | Wood |
Winding | Tailpole and winch |
Type of pump | Archimedes' screw |
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